L.A. DIGEST
Wave Staff and Wire Reports
HOLLYWOOD — The Los Angeles Urban League will mark its 100th year with a program entitled “Centennial Nights” Oct....
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LOS ANGELES — The county's public health director pointed to the COVID-related death Oct. 18 of Colin Powell, the first Black chairman...
L.A. DIGEST
Staff and Wire Reports
LEIMERT PARK — The NAACP-Los Angeles will honor an all-Black female battalion from World War II during a special ceremony...
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LOS ANGELES — Patronizing indoor restaurants, bars, gyms, shopping centers, entertainment venues and personal care establishments in the city of Los Angeles...
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HOLLYWOOD — Television executive Peter Roth, whose career included oversight of productions including “Happy Days,” “Dynasty,” “The X-Files,” “Family Guy” and “Buffy...
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LOS ANGELES — The lakeside portion of MacArthur Park closed at 10:30 p.m. Oct. 15 for “much-needed deferred maintenance,” closing that area...
By Jesse Jackson Sr.
Guest Columnist
In Chicago last week, a 14-year-old girl was shot as she was leaving Wendell Phillips Academy High School for the...
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson
Contributing Columnist
“University official No. 1,” “University Official No. 2,” “University Official No, 3,” “County Official 1,” County Official 2”...
STREET BEAT
O.G. Dumar
Charlotte, North Carolina
“No, I think it’s discrimination. A lot of people don’t get vaccinated because of religious reasons or they just don’t...
By Ozlem Equils
Guest Columnist
The COVID-19 pandemic has reinforced the critical role of vaccines in managing public health.
While Los Angeles County, and California more broadly,...
SPORTS DIGEST
By Don Wanlass
Contributing Writer
The Dodgers were here last year, too.
Down 2-1 against the Braves in the National Leagues Championship Series, they lost game...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
By Darlene Donloe
Contributing Writer
For 35 years, the Archstone Foundation’s mission has been to improve the health and well being of older Californians...
SPORTS DIGEST
By Don Wanlass
Contributing Writer
Take away the 19 regular season games against the Giants and the Dodgers had a .678 winning percentage this year.
That...
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HOLLYWOOD — Production of television shows and movies will continue after the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Hollywood's major studios...
BOOK CORNER
By Marissa Wells
Contributing Writer
“A Peace of Me: A Black Man’s Journey to Love and Commitment,” by Randall Courtland Davis, is a new book...
By 2UrbanGirls
Contributing Writer
LOS ANGELES — The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour has entered its 15th year and is a key fundraiser for the Ronald...
BOOK CORNER
By Marissa Wells
Contributing Writer
“A Peace of Me: A Black Man’s Journey to Love and Commitment,” by Randall Courtland Davis, is a new book...
By 2UrbanGirls
Contributing Writer
LOS ANGELES — The McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour has entered its 15th year and is a key fundraiser for the Ronald...
By Bill Vaughan
Entertainment Writer
Emmy-winning and Academy Award-nominated executive producer Ava DuVernay has created a new unscripted family social experiment series with the hope of...
BOOK CORNER
By Marissa Wells
Contributing Writer
“Decoding Madness: A Forensic Psychologist Explores the Criminal Mind,” by Richard Lettieri, is a new true crime book that offers...
Wave Wire Services
HOLLYWOOD — Singers received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last week during separate ceremonies honoring R&B group the Chi-Lites and...
By Bill Vaughan
Entertainment Writer
Emmy-nominated producer Will Packer has been named as producer of the 94th Oscars, marking his first involvement with the storied awards...
BOOK CORNER
By Marissa Wells
Contributing Editor
“The Muffin Man Chronicles: Recipes for Entrepreneurial Success” by Steve Marks is an exciting new book that chronicles the author’s...
By Bill Vaughan
Entertainment Writer
Richard Pryor, the legendary multi-talented entertainer considered one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, is the subject of a...
